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AX53 FRJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,805 miles

Front exhaust flexy braiding split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,805 miles

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control 2x heat shields (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working upper (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coolant level low

Front exhaust flexy braiding split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,339 miles

Centre exhaust corroded - hangers coroded

Engine coolant below minumum

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bothsides tyres perished

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Various exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded - hangers coroded

Engine coolant below minumum

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bothsides tyres perished

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Various exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 1 May 2012 52,988 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play and noisey

Pass 22 Apr 2011 46,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,626 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 16,132 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AX53 FRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 FRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX53 FRJ registered?

AX53 FRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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